1. Who we are

Senvara Talent Ltd (“Senvara”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is a recruitment and talent consultancy specialising in engineering, manufacturing, and advanced technology sectors across the UK, Europe, and the United States.

We are a data controller for the personal data we process.

Contact details:
Email: nick@senvaratalent.com
Website: www.senvaratalent.com

2. What personal data we collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Name, contact details (email, phone number, location)
• CVs, employment history, qualifications and skills
• Salary expectations and availability
• Interview notes and feedback
• Right to work status (where relevant)
• Publicly available information, including LinkedIn profiles
• Communication records (emails, messages, call notes)

We do not intentionally collect special category data unless it is relevant to a role and provided voluntarily.

3. How we collect your data

We collect personal data when you:

• Apply for a role or share your CV with us
• Are introduced to us by a third party (e.g. referral)
• Engage with us via LinkedIn, email, or phone
• Make your profile publicly available on professional platforms
• Communicate with us directly

4. Why we process your data and our lawful basis

We process personal data for the purposes of:

• Identifying and matching candidates to relevant opportunities
• Assessing suitability for roles
• Sharing candidate profiles with prospective employers (with consent)
• Managing recruitment processes
• Maintaining professional relationships
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

Our lawful basis for processing is primarily legitimate interest, as recruitment is our core business activity and candidates would reasonably expect such processing.

Where required, we rely on consent, particularly before sharing your details with a specific client or retaining your information for future opportunities.

5. Who we share your data with

We may share your personal data with:

• Prospective employers or clients (only with your knowledge or consent)
• Service providers who support our systems (e.g. cloud storage, email)
• Regulatory bodies where legally required

We do not sell personal data and do not share it for marketing purposes unrelated to recruitment.

6. International data transfers

Where recruitment activities involve opportunities outside the UK or EEA, your data may be transferred internationally.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in line with UK GDPR requirements.

7. How long we keep your data

We retain candidate data for up to 24 months from the date of last meaningful contact.

This period may be extended if:

• You are placed in a role through us
• You remain actively engaged with us
• You consent to continued retention

You can request deletion at any time.

8. Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details above. We will respond within one month.

9. Data security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including secure storage, access controls, and confidentiality obligations.

10. Changes to this notice

We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on our website.